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I can take it out if you all think that it's unnecessary. (You're the second person to ask me.) I use Ziploc baggies but they have a seal without the zipper. Does that make sense?

yes, now it makes sense, because I use ziploc baggies and have 2 boxes of 100 each so really didn't want to buy more. they are the ones that just seal, no zippers, though so I'm good. Have 80 of each set of 16 cut so almost done.

I have cut and am sorting all of the fabric that I brought with me. I am up to 32 bags of about 57 squares in each bag. I might have to raid my sisters stash while she's sleeping! Lol... I have several more nights and days here and need to keep my hands busy!

I brought some epp to work on and have finished all the basting. I spose I can put some pieces together. ..

So many of you are half or almost done! How do you do it? I think I may have cut 20 squares total. How long has it taken you? I'm beginning to get scared here! I'm trying to get ready for a quilt show on Oct. 26. I don't have much time before then. Plus I have to get Secret Santa box ready but that is more than half done. I got tired cutting 20 squares. Is there a secret to this? Help!!!!

Dont worry im at about the same as you, I had some squares which were supposed to be one of the MQ so im recutting some of them down to 2" and i only cut for a short while because it plays up my back. I think once i start cutting 2" strips and then down to 2" squares it should be quicker. I think maybe some of the girls are using a Accuquilt machine (or similar) I think im getting one next month Woohoo.

Dont worry im at about the same as you, I had some squares which were supposed to be one of the MQ so im recutting some of them down to 2" and i only cut for a short while because it plays up my back. I think once i start cutting 2" strips and then down to 2" squares it should be quicker. I think maybe some of the girls are using a Accuquilt machine (or similar) I think im getting one next month Woohoo.

lots of love

Francesxx

Lucky you, Frances. I cannot afford an Accuquilt and I really don't want one. I'm trying to use up all the smaller pieces of fabric in my stash. While I'm cutting I see a fabric that will look great in the quilt I want to make with all these squares and I just can't put them in the swap. So my dilemma goes on...it will take me forever to fill 16 bags!!

Not that anyone needs to stress over getting squares cut but what I'm doing is choosing 20 random scraps, cutting 16 sets of each every once in a while. As I cut other quilts, like MQ9, I'm also cutting for the swap. That way it's not a specific cutting time but I'm always cutting as I go along. I've got 80 in each of my first baggies too with no repeats.

Linda, I'm not using my Accuquilt. I had lots of small scraps so I'm cutting several at the same time. I just cut about 16-35 a day. That way, my bags will be full before I know it. I do think they are easy to cut. It's relaxing to me. A no thinking required type of skill! You'll get there!